Quinn-gibson

May 07, 2000

Patience Kay Quinn and Mark David Gibson were married October 17, 1999, at the French Cloisters, Paradise Island, Bahamas, by the Rev. Hutchinson.

Johanna Quinn, mother of the bride, served as matron of honor. Byron Gibson, father of the groom, was best man. Flower girls were Destiny and Katherine Quinn, nieces of the bride. The ring bearer was Patrick Quinn, nephew of the bride. She was given in marriage by her father, Wade Quinn.

The bride wore an ivory, silk, satin organza gown by Galini. The cuff of the strapless gown was jeweled with seed pearls and crystals. In her hair she wore a Swarovski crystal and pearl tiara. She carried a bouquet of Casablanca lilies, Virginia roses and dendrobium orchids.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wade Quinn of Jonesboro, Ark. She graduated from Jonesboro High School and University of Arkansas. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Earl Gibson of Hampton. He graduated from Kecoughtan High School and the University of West Virginia. They are both pharmaceutical representatives for Abbott Laboratories.

A luncheon reception and dance was held at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Bahamas.

The bride and groom honeymooned to Bora Bora, Tahiti. The couple reside at Smith Mountain Lake in Hardy, Va.